2016 Olympics in Rio—Watching for the Sports, and the Health Reports
This year, Zika has garnered the most attention related to public health concerns surrounding the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.… Read More
World Health Day—Taking a Look at the Zika Threat
Thursday, April 7 is recognized as World Health Day by the World Health Organization (WHO).… Read More
E-cigarettes: Debates on Safety Still Continue
Early in December there was a published article in Environmental Health Perspectives, bringing attention to concerns about the, “flavoring chemical called diacetyl that has been shown to be associated with a disease… Read More
Technology Changing the Way We Report, Find Out About, and Track Foodborne Illness
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “estimates that foodborne illness sickens about 48 million people in the U.S. each year, resulting in 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths.”… Read More
Take Action to Get Your Family Ready During National Preparedness Month
September is recognized as National Preparedness Month. Many national agencies encourage families to develop and implement a plan in case of an emergency. … Read More
Researchers Look to Understand Specific LGBTQ Health Needs in New Study
Led by Juno Obedin-Maliver, MD, MPH and Mitchell R. Lunn, MD, the PRIDE Study is the first large-scale, long-term health study of people who identify as LGBTQ or another sexual or gender… Read More
Disneyland Measles Outbreak Results in Vaccine Bill in California
During the first week of January 2015, California went on high alert when seven cases of measles in California and two in Utah were traced back to a common factor: a visit… Read More
Prevent Poisonings in the Home with These Safety Tips
Poison Control Centers in the United States receive millions of calls every year from family members or individuals who have sustained a potential poisoning. Potential poisonings in young children will account for… Read More
Risk Factors For Prescription Drug Abuse Among Teens
The Office of National Drug Control Policy calls prescription drug abuse “the nation’s fastest growing drug problem.” … Read More
Take the Bite Out of Food Allergies during Allergy Awareness Month
Eating with caution is a way of life for nearly 15 million Americans with food allergies. This month marks Food Allergy Action Month, and May 10–16 is Food Allergy Awareness Week.… Read More
